19.He gave orders that the people were to sit down on the grass; then he took the five loaves and the two fish, raised his eyes to heaven and said the blessing. And breaking the loaves he handed them to his disciples, who gave them to the crowds.

20.They all ate as much as they wanted, and they collected the scraps left over, twelve baskets full.

21.Now about five thousand men had eaten, to say nothing of women and children.

22.And at once he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he sent the crowds away.

23.After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,

24.while the boat, by now some furlongs from land, was hard pressed by rough waves, for there was a head-wind.

25.In the fourth watch of the night he came towards them, walking on the sea,

26.and when the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. 'It is a ghost,' they said, and cried out in fear.

27.But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, 'Courage! It's me! Don't be afraid.'

28.It was Peter who answered. 'Lord,' he said, 'if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water.'

29.Jesus said, 'Come.' Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water,

30.but then noticing the wind, he took fright and began to sink. 'Lord,' he cried, 'save me!'

31.Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. 'You have so little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'